SHIFTER’s Kevin Bourne calls Anton Corbijn’s latest “a thrilling and excellently told story that keeps viewers thinking” in his A Talent For Murder review. “A Talent For Murder is a thrilling and excellently told story that keeps viewers thinking…” – Kevin Bourne Set in the beautiful and picturesque Canton of Ticino and Zürich in Switzerland, A Talent For Murder tells the story of young New York literary agent Edward Ridgeway (portrayed by Alden Ehrenreich) who is tasked with traveling to Switzerland to get the combative and cerebral The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith (portrayed by Helen Mirren) to sign her…
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Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne is a Toronto-based host/on-air personality, arts & entertainment journalist, TV/film producer, and communications and content strategist. As a commentator and freelancer, he has appeared nationally as a correspondent on CBC News Network and host on CBC Music. He has also appeared locally on CTV, CBC Radio, CityNews, Newstalk 1010, and ByBlacks.com, and in the United States on Fox’s Black digital TV network, Fox Soul. He has covered some of Canada’s top red-carpet events, including the Toronto International Film Festival, and has interviewed everyone from Kevin Hart and "Fast and the Furious" star Tyrese Gibson to Ziggy Marley, Ava DuVernay, Dascha Polanco, Lilly Singh, and Howie Mandel. His years of work as an entertainment journalist led to him being named a Golden Globe® Awards voter and Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved critic and being quoted as a critic in national ad campaigns for Black films and TV shows, both in Canada and the United States. Pivoting into the world of film and television, Kevin co-founded the film, TV, digital content, and live experiences company, SHIFTER Entertainment, alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah. Through SHIFTER he has produced a number of projects, including the Bell Fibe TV1 unscripted reality series A Date In The Life, serving as showrunner, executive producer, writer and co-director. Now, with a number of pilot and feature film scripts written and projects in development, KB is poised to continue to be a champion for Black entertainment and culture alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah.
SHIFTER calls the film “simple and humble, yet epic and grand, while celebrating the best humanity has to offer” in his Tenzing film review. “Tenzing is epic and grand, yet simple and humble, while celebrating the best humanity has to offer.” – Kevin Bourne One of the films I was personally looking forward to the most at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival was Tenzing based on a true story about Tentsokzin Norgay (played by Genden Phuntsok) and Sir Edmund Hillary (played by Tom Hiddleston), the first men to climb Mount Everest. This wasn’t one of the more buzzworthy films…
Jordan and Layla take a trip down memory lane as they, and Amina, make big decisions. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 11 recap. Khalil arrives, finally After a number of episodes and detours, Khalil finally arrives at the showcase to play with his team. He’s ready to compete against Cassius, KJ and Beverly, and help his team win. Jordan and Layla’s trip down memory lane Liv is awake and doing well. She believes Spencer will show up, but Jordan and Layla are concerned. Jordan has a lot on his shoulders. As next of kin, he has to decide…
Coop looks for Spencer and Cassius steps up for his family. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 10 recap. Cassius steps up Layla arrives at the hospital to comfort Jordan and check on Liv who is in pre-term labor. Meanwhile at Beverly, KJ is holding down the fort. When his mother arrives, he lets her know that he doesn’t trust Cliff. When Layla decides to go back home to get some things for Liv, Cassius offers to go for her so she can stay with Jordan. Jordan wants answers Things get tense when Jordan asks Layla how her meeting…
From “I Play Rocky” to “Tenzing” and “Bucking Fastard”, SHIFTER editor-in-chief Kevin Bourne offers his must-see films from TIFF 2026. For film fans and film industry types alike, it’s once again the most wonderful time of the year. Well almost. The Toronto International Film Festival is once again upon us as Hollywood descends on Canada’s largest city from September 10-20. TIFF is not only a harbinger of things to come when we enter award season, but it’s a look at the latest in Canadian cinema, including out rising filmmakers. Here are 10 must-see films from TIFF 2026. Babies Starring Seth…
Khalil faces his family issues, meanwhile showcase day continues at Beverly high school. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 9 recap. The Showcase continues Showcase day continues. The episode opens with Jordan and Cassius storming into the Baker house wanting to know where the ambulance took Liv. Unfortunately, no one can reach Spencer, not even his agent. KJ is concerned that Khalil hasn’t arrived at the showcase, and Cassius is nowhere to be seen. He’s concerned that Cliff is up to something. Marquis explains everything Khalil is distraught until his dad comes in wondering why Khalil isn’t at the…
The showcase is in jeopardy and another OG cast member returns. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 8 recap. Cliff’s plan One day until the showcase, the football team at Beverly are having doubts that the showcase will happen. Cliff, the booster, has an idea on how to reverse that, but he needs KJ to play ball. Later, Cassius wants to share the news that the school board approved Beverly’s participation in the showcase, but he soon learns it was thanks to Cliff…and KJ. Cassius is upset that KJ “made a deal with the devil”. Cliff wants KJ to…
Filled with guilt, Coop flashes back to key moments in her life and an OG cast member makes a return. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 7 recap. Coop’s guilt Two days before the showcase, Coop is at her law office being given her flowers when she discovers Amina’s messages about the ICE raid at South Crenshaw. She heads to the school and sees the aftermath. She bumps into Khalil and KJ who fill her in on what went down. She learns about the live stream and has an idea. Meanwhile, Jordan took the South Crenshaw kids to Layla’s.…
Amina and Preach step into action when injustice comes to South Crenshaw high school. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 6 recap. Before getting into the recap, we need to take some time to give All American its well deserved flowers. This episode, aptly named “Rebel Without A Pause”, is emotionally charged, tackling the issue of immigration in America. I can’t think of another show on television right now that tackles societal issues in the way All American does. The fact that this is the final season of the show will leave a big hole in the TV landscape.…
The Governments of Canada and Nigeria have signed an expanded air transport agreement, including direct flights between Canada and Nigeria. Yesterday, the Governments of Canada and Nigeria inked an expanded air transport agreement that allow for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time. The agreement will allow greater connectivity for both travel and commerce. For Canada, it’s their latest effort to diversify trade as they navigate a historic trade war with the United States, including another round of 50% tariffs set to take effect on August 19, 2026. Nigeria is the third largest economy in Africa after…
SHIFTER editor-in-chief Kevin Bourne talks with Toronto tattoo shop owner RaShaun Collins about his entrepreneurial journey as the founder and head tattoo artist of Illustrative.TO. Photos by @chvsethedream and @rmrkbl.media. “I started tattooing because I saw an industry where people like me weren’t represented…I wanted to prove that someone with my background could not only succeed in this industry, but help change it.” -RaShaun Collins Kevin: In a few words, tell us what you do. RaShaun: At the core of everything I do is creating meaningful, custom tattoos and deliver an experience that goes beyond the artwork itself. I specialize…
Coop decides to host a dinner party for her friends to get to know her girlfriend Breonna and things get very messy. Here’s our All American Season 8 Episode 5 recap. Jordan and Cassius’ showcase At the showcase, KJ bumps into Tori. She wants to talk, but he doesn’t want to. He’s busy with the showcase and has been trying to talk to her for weeks. We’re then taking back three days earlier. Jordan shows up at Beverly to talk to Cassius about the showcase. Things are still awkward between them. Cassius can’t talk because he has a meeting with…
